Beechcraft B60 Duke for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Beechcraft B60 Duke
✈ Beechcraft introduced the B60 Duke in 1974 as the final and most refined variant of the pressurised Duke line, produced through 1982.
✈ The B60 uses two Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 turbocharged engines rated at 380 hp each, giving strong climb and high altitude cruise capability.
✈ The airframe features bonded honeycomb panels and chemical milling, with a pressurised six seat cabin accessed via an airstair door.
✈ Typical B60 seating is one pilot plus five passengers, with a club layout and baggage compartments totalling about 60 cubic feet.
✈ Many aircraft carry upgrades such as vortex generators, winglets, intercoolers, and gross weight kits that can improve handling and performance.
✈ Later production increased usable fuel from 202 to 232 US gallons when fitted with optional tanks, extending range for long trips.
✈ Owners value the Duke for speed and altitude in the piston twin class, often comparing it with the Cessna 421 and Piper PA-31 series.
✈ A turbine conversion exists that replaces the piston engines with PT6A turboprops, creating the Royal Turbine Duke with different performance and costs.
Beechcraft B60 Duke Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades, and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer, or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 10.31 m (33 ft 10 in)
Wingspan: 11.99 m (39 ft 4 in)
Height: 3.76 m (12 ft 4 in)
Empty Weight: 1,939 kg (4,275 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 3,073 kg (6,775 lb)
Usable Fuel Capacity: 537 L (142 US gal) standard; 879 L (232 US gal) with optional tanks
Normal Cruise: 428 km/h (231 kn, 266 mph) at typical cruise settings
Range (standard tanks): 1,830 km (988 mi, 857 nm) typical
Range (optional tanks): 2,272 km (1,412 mi, 1,227 nm) at long range settings
Service Ceiling: 9,144 m (30,000 ft)
Rate of Climb: 8.1 m/s (1,601 ft/min)
Take off Ground Roll: 632 m (2,075 ft)
Distance Over 15 m (50 ft) Obstacle: 800 m (2,626 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 402 m (1,318 ft)
Landing Distance from 15 m (50 ft): 934 m (3,065 ft)
FAQs About the Beechcraft B60 Duke
How much does a Beechcraft B60 Duke cost?
Asking prices vary by year, engine and prop times, pressurisation condition, avionics, and upgrades. In 2024 to 2025 the B60 Duke typically trades in the six figure range in US Dollars, with premium examples and turbine conversions commanding higher figures. Request a current quote from the seller for an exact price at the time of your search.
What engines power the B60 Duke?
The B60 uses two Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 turbocharged and fuel injected six cylinder engines rated at 380 hp each. Many aircraft have intercooler and engine monitoring upgrades that can affect performance and engine management practices.
How fast does the Duke cruise and what range can I expect?
Normal cruise is about 231 knots true at typical altitudes and power settings. With standard tanks the Duke offers a typical range close to 850 to 1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. Aircraft with optional 232 gallon fuel can reach long range figures around 1,227 nautical miles at long range settings.
What runway length does the B60 need?
At maximum takeoff weight, a representative takeoff distance to clear a 50 ft obstacle is about 2,626 ft on a standard day at sea level. Landing distance from 50 ft is about 3,065 ft. Field length requirements increase with temperature, elevation, runway slope, and surface condition.
What should buyers look for on a pre buy inspection?
Focus on engine times since major overhaul, turbocharger and wastegate condition, pressurisation integrity, known corrosion points, landing gear components, and avionics status. Review logbooks for compliance with airworthiness directives and service bulletins, and confirm oxygen system condition for high altitude operations.
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